Army modifies Body Composition Program, adopts Waist-to-Height Ratio
July 07, 2026
July 07, 2026
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 7 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army modifies Body Composition Program, adopts Waist-to-Height Ratio
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The Army has replaced the long-standing height and weight tables, circumference-based tape test, and supplemental body fat assessments with the Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) health assessment tool. This immediate change is part of a broader effort to accurately assess soldier . . .
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Army modifies Body Composition Program, adopts Waist-to-Height Ratio
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The Army has replaced the long-standing height and weight tables, circumference-based tape test, and supplemental body fat assessments with the Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) health assessment tool. This immediate change is part of a broader effort to accurately assess soldier . . .